{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"77b765f8062e0f8e14917232","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77b765f8062e0f8e14917232","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77b765f8062e0f8e14917232","title":"Program Manager","description":"Saalex is seeking a Program Manager in Corona, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 900 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Washington DC, Lexington Park, MD, Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time\nSalary: $125k-$140k (depending on experience)\nWork Location: Contractor Worksite. May require some travel on-site several times a week.\nJob Summary:\nThe Program Manager serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator overseeing program execution across multiple teams and disciplines. This role acts as the primary interface with Government program authorities and representatives, providing leadership on technical, programmatic, and project execution matters. The Program Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of program performance, including execution, staffing, schedule, cost, and contract compliance. The role regularly briefs senior leadership on program status, risks, milestones, and performance metrics while ensuring successful delivery in alignment with contract requirements.\nEssential Functions:\nLead and manage programs across multiple teams\nServe as the primary point of contact with Government program offices and stakeholders\nDirect cross-competency teams\nOversee program planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting\nDevelop and implement program procedures, schedules, and execution plans\nManage contractor personnel, staffing levels, and workforce deployment\nEnsure compliance with contract requirements, acquisition regulations, and program objectives\nManage program financials, including cost control, budgeting, and administrative oversight\nProvide regular program status briefings to senior leadership and Government representatives\nOther duties as assigned or required\nRequirements\nQualifications and Experience:\n\nRequired:\nExperience initiating and maintaining technical direction aligned with program objectives\nStrong working knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and procedures\nProven ability to lead large, diverse teams across program/project management and financial management\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior Government and industry stakeholders\nProgram/project management experience required\nMilitary operations and support requirements experience required\nInventory control management experience required\nLogistics management experience required\nSupply chain management lean 6-sigma green belt experience required\nForklift operator experience required\nDLA disposition user certified required\n\nDesired:\nNavy Program Office experience\nDAWIA or FAC-P/PM certification\nExperience managing distributed teams\nExperience supporting complex, multi-contract program environments\nSecurity Clearance:\nActive Secret Clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.\nEducation:\nMasters degree in Business Administration is required.\nBenefits\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWellness Resources\nStock Option Benefit","company":"Saalex","rawCompany":"saalex","city":"Corona","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.620Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Saalex is seeking a Program Manager in Corona, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 900 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Washington DC, Lexington Park, MD, Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time\nSalary: $125k-$140k (depending on experience)\nWork Location: Contractor Worksite. May require some travel on-site several times a week.\nJob Summary:\nThe Program Manager serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator overseeing program execution across multiple teams and disciplines. This role acts as the primary interface with Government program authorities and representatives, providing leadership on technical, programmatic, and project execution matters. The Program Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of program performance, including execution, staffing, schedule, cost, and contract compliance. The role regularly briefs senior leadership on program status, risks, milestones, and performance metrics while ensuring successful delivery in alignment with contract requirements.\nEssential Functions:\nLead and manage programs across multiple teams\nServe as the primary point of contact with Government program offices and stakeholders\nDirect cross-competency teams\nOversee program planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting\nDevelop and implement program procedures, schedules, and execution plans\nManage contractor personnel, staffing levels, and workforce deployment\nEnsure compliance with contract requirements, acquisition regulations, and program objectives\nManage program financials, including cost control, budgeting, and administrative oversight\nProvide regular program status briefings to senior leadership and Government representatives\nOther duties as assigned or required\nRequirements\nQualifications and Experience:\n\nRequired:\nExperience initiating and maintaining technical direction aligned with program objectives\nStrong working knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and procedures\nProven ability to lead large, diverse teams across program/project management and financial management\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior Government and industry stakeholders\nProgram/project management experience required\nMilitary operations and support requirements experience required\nInventory control management experience required\nLogistics management experience required\nSupply chain management lean 6-sigma green belt experience required\nForklift operator experience required\nDLA disposition user certified required\n\nDesired:\nNavy Program Office experience\nDAWIA or FAC-P/PM certification\nExperience managing distributed teams\nExperience supporting complex, multi-contract program environments\nSecurity Clearance:\nActive Secret Clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.\nEducation:\nMasters degree in Business Administration is required.\nBenefits\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWellness Resources\nStock Option Benefit","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.620Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.620Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Saalex","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Corona","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"77b765f8062e0f8e14917232"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77b765f8062e0f8e14917232"}}